New York State Prohibits Discrimination Based on Hairstyle
What does this mean for employers? First, employers should note that they were already prohibited from engaging in any type of race-based discrimination. This new amendment, which took immediate effect when signed into law, only codifies the connection between race and certain hairstyles that were common targets for discrimination. Second, this new law does not prohibit employers from having a grooming or appearance policy in place. However, in accordance with the new amen